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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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