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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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