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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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