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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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