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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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