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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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