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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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