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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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