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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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