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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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