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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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