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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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