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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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