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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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