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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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