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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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