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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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