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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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