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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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