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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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