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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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