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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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