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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What 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 participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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