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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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