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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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