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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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