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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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