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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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