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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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