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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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