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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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