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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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