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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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