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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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