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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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