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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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