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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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