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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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