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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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