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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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