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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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