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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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