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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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