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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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