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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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