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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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