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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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