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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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