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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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