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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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