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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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