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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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