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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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