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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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