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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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