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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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