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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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