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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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