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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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