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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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