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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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