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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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