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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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