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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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