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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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