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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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