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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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