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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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