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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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