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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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