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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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