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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)