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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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