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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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