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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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