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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major 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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