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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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