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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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