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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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