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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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