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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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