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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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