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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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