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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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