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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education