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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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