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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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