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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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