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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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