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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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