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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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