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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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