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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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