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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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