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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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