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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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