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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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