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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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