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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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