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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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