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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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