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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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