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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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