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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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