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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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