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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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