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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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