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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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