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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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