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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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