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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major 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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