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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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