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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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