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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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