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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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