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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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