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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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