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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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