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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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