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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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