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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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