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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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