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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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