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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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