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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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