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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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