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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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