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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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