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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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