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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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