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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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