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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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