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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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