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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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