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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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