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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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