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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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