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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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