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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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