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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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