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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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