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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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