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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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