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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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