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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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