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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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