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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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