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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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