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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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