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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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