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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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