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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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