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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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