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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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