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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key 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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