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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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