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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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