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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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