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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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