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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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