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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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