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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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