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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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