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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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