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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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