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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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