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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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