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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure 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 massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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