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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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