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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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