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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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