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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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