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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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