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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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