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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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