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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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