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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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