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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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