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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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