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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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