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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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