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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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