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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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