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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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