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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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