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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of 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 classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies 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 we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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