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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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