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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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