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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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