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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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