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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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