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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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