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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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