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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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