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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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