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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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