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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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