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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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