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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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