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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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