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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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