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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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