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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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