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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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