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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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