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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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