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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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