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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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