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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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