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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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