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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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