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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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