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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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