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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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