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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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