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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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