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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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