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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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