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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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