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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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