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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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