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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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