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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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