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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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