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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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