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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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