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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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