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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education