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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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