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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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