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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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