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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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