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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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