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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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