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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling 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 new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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