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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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