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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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