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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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