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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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