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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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