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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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