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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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