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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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