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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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