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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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