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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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