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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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