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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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