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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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