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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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