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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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