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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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