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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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