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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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