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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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