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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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