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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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