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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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