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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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