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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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