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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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