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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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