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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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