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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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