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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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