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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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