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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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