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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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