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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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