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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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