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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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