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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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