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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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