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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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