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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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