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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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