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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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