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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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