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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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