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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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