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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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