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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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