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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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