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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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