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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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