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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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