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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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