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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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