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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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