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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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