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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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