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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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