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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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