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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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