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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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