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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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