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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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