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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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