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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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