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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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