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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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