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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education