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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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