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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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