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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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