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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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