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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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