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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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