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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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