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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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