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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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