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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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