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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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