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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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