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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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