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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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