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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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