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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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