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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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