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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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