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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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