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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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