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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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