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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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