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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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