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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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