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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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