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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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