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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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