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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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