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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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