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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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