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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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