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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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