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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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