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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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