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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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