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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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