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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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