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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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