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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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