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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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