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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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