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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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