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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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