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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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