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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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