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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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