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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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