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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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