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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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