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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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