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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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