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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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