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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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