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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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