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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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