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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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