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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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