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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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