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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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