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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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