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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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