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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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