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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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