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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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