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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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