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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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