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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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