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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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