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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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