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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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