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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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