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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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