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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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