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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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