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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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