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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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