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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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