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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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