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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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