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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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