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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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