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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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