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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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