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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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