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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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