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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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