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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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