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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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