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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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