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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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