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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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