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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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