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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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