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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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