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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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