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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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