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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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