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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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