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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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