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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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