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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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