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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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