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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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