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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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