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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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