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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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