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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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