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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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