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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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