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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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