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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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