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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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