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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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