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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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