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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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