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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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