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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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