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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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