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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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