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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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