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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important 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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