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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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