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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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