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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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