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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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