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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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