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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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