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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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