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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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