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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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