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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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