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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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