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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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