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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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