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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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