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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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