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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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