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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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