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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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