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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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