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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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