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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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