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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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