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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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