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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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