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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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