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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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