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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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