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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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