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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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