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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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