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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee 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 courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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