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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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