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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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