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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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