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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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