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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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