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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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