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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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