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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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