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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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