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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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