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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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