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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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