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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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