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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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