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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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