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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 advances in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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