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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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