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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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