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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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