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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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