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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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