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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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