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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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