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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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