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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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