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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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