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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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