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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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