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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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