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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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