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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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