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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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