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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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