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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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