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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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