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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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