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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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