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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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