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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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