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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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