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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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