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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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