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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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