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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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