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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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