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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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