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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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