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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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