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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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