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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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