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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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