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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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