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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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