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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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