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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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