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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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