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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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