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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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